Tony Husband, whose cartoons appeared in publications as varied as Private Eye, The Times, Punch and Playboy, has died.
His son, Paul, said on Instagram:
“I hate to post this because I know how many of you are going to be affected by it.
“Yesterday my Dad, Tony Husband passed away as he was on his way to a Private Eye leaving party on a Thames Barge. He had a heart attack on Westminster Bridge.
“It’s somewhat ironic that he somehow managed to survive 30 years of Private Eye parties but the one he didn’t make…
“I don’t know what more I can say other than he was everything to me and everything [I] want to be.”
His son also shared the last cartoon he made, it was sent to his mate Nick Newman on the train down “cause he thought he would be late.”
It is with a torn apart heart that I must announce the passing of my Dad. The beautiful @tonyhusband1 pic.twitter.com/TvnItOCSkL
— Paul Husband (@PaulHusband_) October 19, 2023
Michael Rosen led the many tributes:
“… your Dad was hugely loved and admired. A sad day.”
It is of great sadness to hear that my dear friend Tony Husband passed away last night. One of Britain’s greatest cartoonists. He was such a legend, yet so humble. But most all, just one of the kindest and soundest soul you’ll ever meet. May you rest in peace Tony…
— Stanley Chow (@stan_chow) October 19, 2023
Husband was born in Blackpool in 1950 and moved to East Manchester when he was 4. In 1984 he became a full-time cartoonist, creating the long-running Yobs for Private Eye and also co-writing the Round The Bend children’s television series.
Just heard the unbelievably horrible news that Tony Husband as passed away. A giant of British cartooning, and don't know how I can tackle the Eye crossword without Yobs as my constant companion below. Thank you for all Mr. Husband, here's my favourite… pic.twitter.com/StuzEPYfzH
— deAn cartoons (@ThisInkyLife) October 19, 2023
RIP cartoonist Tony Husband – prolific, funny and inventive contributor to Private Eye since 1985. pic.twitter.com/7rqegM9bLV
— Private Eye Magazine (@PrivateEyeNews) October 19, 2023
